Research on Assyrian History, Middle East Archaeology & Mesopotamian Continuity
When you drizzle liquid gold over pancakes or stir date syrup into a morning brew, you aren’t just using a trend-forward natural sweetener—you are participating in a culinary tradition that…
The Holocaust is the most meticulously documented genocide in human history. The claim that it was fabricated requires believing in a impossible logistical miracle: that thousands of Nazi officers, millions…
In academic, historical, and geopolitical discourses regarding the Near East, few subjects are as rigorously documented yet frequently debated as Assyrian continuity. Critics and revisionist narratives occasionally attempt to frame…
Few topics in Near Eastern history evoke as much passion, academic inquiry, and identity politics as the concept of Assyrian continuity. The narrative asks a fundamental question: Are contemporary self-identified…
In standard nationalist historiography, ethnic groups are frequently projected backward into antiquity as immutable, primordial communities. However, modern historical sociology and constructivist theories of ethnicity—drawing upon frameworks established by scholars…
Are Kurds Medes? Historiographical, Linguistic, and Genetic Debates The proposition that the modern Kurdish people are direct linear descendants of the ancient Medes is a prominent thesis in 20th-century national…
The claim that modern Assyrian identity was invented by 19th-century British missionaries is contradicted by pre-colonial historical documents, modern historical linguistics, and peer-reviewed population genetics. Primary evidence—including 16th-century Vatican records…
The Assyrian people are an indigenous ethnic group native to Mesopotamia, particularly the region that is now modern-day Iraq. Their historical continuity in northern Mesopotamia extends over several thousand years,…
The term “Nestorian” is often used to describe members of the Assyrian Church of the East and related Eastern Christian communities. However, many scholars and community members consider this label…
Iraqi Jewish cuisine is a rich and vibrant culinary tradition that reflects centuries of history, blending flavors from the Middle East with unique Jewish customs. Once thriving in cities like…
Baklava is one of the most iconic desserts of the Middle East, known for its delicate layers of pastry, rich nuts, and sweet syrup. While it is widely associated today…
Ancient Origins The Assyrian Mastiff traces its heritage back thousands of years to the Assyrian Empire, one of the great empires of the ancient Near East. Massive dogs resembling mastiff-types…
Amba: An Iraqi Jewish Culinary Invention Amba is widely recognized today as a defining element of Middle Eastern cuisine—but its true identity is deeply rooted in the traditions of Iraq,…
Every year on April 1st, Assyrians around the world celebrate Akitu, the Assyrian New Year—a tradition that stretches back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Mesopotamia. More than…
Few dishes carry as much cultural pride and historical depth as dolma. Claimed by many cuisines across the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, dolma is often presented as a shared…
For centuries, a persistent myth has circulated: that the Assyrians—one of the most influential civilizations of the ancient world—“went extinct” after the fall of their empire. This claim is not…
The word abracadabra, now commonly associated with stage magic and playful illusion, has far deeper and more ancient roots. When examined through the lens of Mesopotamian history, it can be…
The idea of an independent Kurdistan has been debated for decades, especially across regions of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran, where large Kurdish populations live. Whether Kurdistan would be a…
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings
I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions! I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in…
I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
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I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
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I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so…
Aenean feugiat purus vitae sollicitudin laoreet. Duis fringilla ligula vel velit lacinia, in mattis felis consectetur. Sed at pretium orci. Ut tempus libero odio, sit amet consequat neque pretium ut.…
Aenean feugiat purus vitae sollicitudin laoreet. Duis fringilla ligula vel velit lacinia, in mattis felis consectetur. Sed at pretium orci. Ut tempus libero odio, sit amet consequat neque pretium ut.…
Aenean feugiat purus vitae sollicitudin laoreet. Duis fringilla ligula vel velit lacinia, in mattis felis consectetur. Sed at pretium orci. Ut tempus libero odio, sit amet consequat neque pretium ut.…
Aenean feugiat purus vitae sollicitudin laoreet. Duis fringilla ligula vel velit lacinia, in mattis felis consectetur. Sed at pretium orci. Ut tempus libero odio, sit amet consequat neque pretium ut.…
Aenean feugiat purus vitae sollicitudin laoreet. Duis fringilla ligula vel velit lacinia, in mattis felis consectetur. Sed at pretium orci. Ut tempus libero odio, sit amet consequat neque pretium ut.…
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Julian Vane
Dr. Michael N. Mar-Elia, PhD